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Spiderjam volume problem

support@line6.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:41:30 GMT

*** PLEASE NOTE. THIS IS A DIRECT QUESTION TO LINE 6 SUPPORT. IT IS NOT FOR THE COMMUNITY.

Hi. I have a Spiderjam which I bought 3 years ago and it is now showing problems with volume. I only use it a couple of times a week and never at high volume levels.

The problem is that whilst playing the guitar,or recording from my drum machine,whatever,the volume mysteriously goes down and then comes up again after a few seconds. For instance. Whilst recording a 3 minute drum pattern from my drum machine,the volume dips 3 or 4 times. The volume doesn't drop down completely,but there is a considerable reduction in volume. For further information,when I record onto the s.d. card and put it on my computer the reduction in volume can be clearly seen.

Also,to give you as much information as possible .It doesn't happen all the time,but happens on all inputs. Could you please reply to my E-mail directly as I haven't used the forum recently,and am not that au fait with accessing replies.

Thank you,Derek

Recording

support@line6.com — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:33:41 GMT

Hi. THIS IS MEANT FOR LINE6 TECHNICAL SUPPORT,NOT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUPERIOR RECORDING GEAR.

I've been recording on the Spider for around 2 years now,and produced some pretty decent stuff on a budget,(or so I'm told). Try Utube"22thebrownie". The problem is that the Spider is limited to 2 channels effectively when I use my drum machine,which doesn't give much scope! Ideally I would like a minimum of 4 channels to play with but preferably more. Because I rely on the Spider sd card(my computer is in a different room),what does Line 6 have available to do the job?

Also. Has there been any software updates on the Spider over the last couple of years?

Thanks,

Decker

OK for turntable input?

support@line6.com — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:05:40 GMT

Is it possible to use the CD/MP3 input with a turntable,record a disc into the Spider,then transfer it to the SD card in WAV?

Also. Why is it that when I record a song on the Spider,and transfer it into WAV,on playback it doesn't sound as clear or as sharp as the original?

Also. On the same theme. Why does the Spider show a different time elapsed between the JAM recording and the WAV recording?

Thank you,

Decca

Transferring recordings to SD card

support@line6.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:52:02 GMT

Hi. When I record a song on the Spiderjam,I save it to internal. Having done that and re-checked that it's o.k.,I then transfer it to the SD card as WAV.

But,when I reload it back to the Spider the quality of sound is not as bright,or clear as the original recording. Why is this? I need to transfer it as WAV, or my computer doesn't recognise it,and I can't make a C.D.

Also,can you please enlighten me what DAW is.

Thank you,

Decca

Re: E-mail

support@line6.com — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:57:08 GMT

Thanks Joe,

I realize that the Spiderjam has its limitations,but I bought it as a multi-purpose tool. I am actually quite pleased with the recordings I've made,apart from those darned endings.

I've made a note of this "audacity" software program you mentioned,but it's going to take some time to get to grips with this computer thing. It's bad enough trying to find my way round the Line6website,and I'm sure it's not their inadequacy that's the problem.

Another Line6 user kindly gave me some info. on another recording program "reaper". What's your thoughts on this one? I'll file this info away for when I am proficient on the computer!

Many thanks,

Decca

Re: E-mail

support@line6.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:30:23 GMT

Hi Sach,

Thanks for your offer of help. Only been using a computer for a couple of weeks,so please bear with me.

I have a Spiderjam,and I like to make recordings. It's pretty good,but it is difficult to obtain decent endings to the recordings when using a drum track. i.e.It is only possible to chop off the ending,which is very difficult,as there appears to be a time delay between hitting the switch and the thing stopping. Also,hitting the switch kills everything and makes it abrupt. It is not possible to let a guitar ring for instance,or to let an echo carry on when the drum has stopped. I think I've managed to put in a request for fading out endings,which would be very useful too.

I would be very grateful for any feedback on this matter,or for any help from like-minded users.

Thanks,

Decca

E-mail

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:43:23 GMT

I've only been using the computer for a couple of weeks,so I really wouldn't know how to send an illegal E-mail! Sorry.

Decca

Re: FBV Express problem

support@line6.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:48:49 GMT

Hi Joe,it's Decca again.

I'm having finger troubles with the computer,so this is not a reply to your FBVexpress problem.It's the only way I've figured out to get back to you.

Please send a short reply,and I will attempt to put you into the friends section, and give you more details about my musical taste etc. Regards,

Decca

recording

support@line6.com — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:53:27 GMT

Is it possible to tailor the ending on a Spiderjam recording? All i seem to be able to do is to chop it off, which is very hit and miss.

Thank you in anticipation,

Decca